Create meaningful keepsake boxes while exploring gratitude, faith, and reflection with this hands-on craft activity.

Students will enjoy designing Box of Thankfulness Treasure Chests using paint, pom-poms, gem stickers, and markers to create personalized boxes for notes, prayers, or messages of gratitude. This engaging activity encourages creativity, fine motor development, and self-expression while supporting conversations about thankfulness, kindness, and appreciation. Perfect for religious school, classroom activities, or group craft projects.

Kit Includes:

Colorations® Papier-Mache Treasure Chests – Set of 12 (each measures 5-3/4 inch L x 3-3/4 inch H x 4 inch D)
Colorations® Paraben-Free Metallic Gel Paint – Gold, 16 oz
Colorations® Paraben-Free Simply Tempera – Green, 16 oz
Colorations® Self-Adhesive Pom-Poms – 240 Pieces
Colorations® 3-D Gem Stickers – 2,150 Pieces
Colorations® Black Permanent Markers – Set of 12

How to Create:

1.) Paint the treasure chest using metallic and tempera paint to create a base design.
2.) Use markers to write messages like “Thankful,” “Gratitude,” or personal notes.
3.) Add pom-poms and gem stickers for texture and decoration.
4.) Personalize the box with names, designs, or meaningful symbols.
5.) Allow all elements to dry completely, then use your box to store notes of thankfulness and reflection.